Homemade Crackers

Today I attempted my own crackers. Just took whole wheat flour, some unbleached all purpose flour, salt, water and oil.

The reason I did this was because walking through the store today I felt more and more removed from many of the package goods I used to buy. After picking up the crackers I do get (which are not that bad) I noticed BHT added to preserve them and I thought why can't I just make my crackers fresh when I want them. So back on the shelf they went.

I did pick up my rice crackers I get sometimes too...but they are more expensive and I realized I just couldn't get them this time at the store. So even more determination to go home and face the cracker ordeal.

Now many of you out there are probably thinking "why is she so excited?" and "crackers are so easy so what is the big deal?"...the point I am coming from in my writings on food is that these are changes I wish to celebrate. I am a person that used to eat more from boxes and or frozen microwave meals. So this is a long process for me and when I discover to do something on my own I must blog and share! I also hope that it does inspire others on the road to enjoying food in new wholesome ways. It is just so much fun and feels so good!

Out of the oven come the first batch of crackers. In my excitement I crackle the outside ones first and take a dab of the goat cheese, spreading it on and in mouth it goes. My spirit lifts! Wow! What a special delicious treat. This lightly salted cracker, combined with my down the road goat cheese brought a huge smile to my face and yes, I might have done a little jump in the air with excitement. Shhhh, don't tell anyone.

As you may notice these don't look like the crackers from a box...I just cracked them a part with my hands...I sort of like the look...for sure a machine did not cut them :) and I am into modern art anyway.

The inner crackers came out a bit softer (doughy) then planned...I realize I need to make them even thinner when I roll them out to achieve all around crispy. So I will go onto making more crackers. I also have learned of adding seasonings to my crackers and seeds to add an even more delicious taste :)

You will hear about a hike I will take next week...with my crackers as a snack along side me! I can't wait to go hiking, see some nature and maybe sit by a waterfall eating some peanut butter on a cracker :)

Recipe for homemade crackers -

1 3/4 cups whole wheat flour (King Arthur or Organic Wheat Flour)
1 1/2 cups King Arthur Unbleached All Purpose Flour (or Organic Flour)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup vegetable oil (you can find oil online that is non GMO)
1 cup water
Salt for Sprinkling (I used Kosher Salt)

Heat Oven to 350 degrees

Mix Flour and Salt
Pour in Oil and Water and mix until just blended

Roll out dough on lightly floured surface - no thicker than 1/8 inch
Place dough onto a baking sheet - not greased
mark out squares with a knife but don't cut through and then take a fork
and poke each square a few times.
Top with sprinkles of salt

Bake for 15 to 20 min. They get crisp and light brown.

After you take out let cool and then you can separate them :) Cut if you wish or break with your hands ;)

ENJOY!